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J.J. McCarthy returns to help lead Vikings to 20-10 win over Texans in preseason opener

J.J. McCarthy returns to help lead Vikings to 20-10 win over Texans in preseason opener

J.J. McCarthy made a solid return for the Vikings, completing 4 of 7 passes for 30 yards in a preseason win over the Houston Texans. On Saturday, McCarthy led a scoring drive in his only series, helping Minnesota top Houston 20-10.
by The Associated Press

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NFL preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit Lions' Morice Norris

NFL preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit Lions' Morice Norris

The Lions safety was in stable condition after he was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance Friday, with the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons ending early.
by The Associated Press

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Smith leads Lynx past Mystics for 16th home win

Smith leads Lynx past Mystics for 16th home win

Alanna Smith scored 25 points, Courtney Williams had 14 and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Washington Mystics 80-76 on Friday night to improve to 16-1 at home this season.
by The Associated Press

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Ottawa’s Emily Clark sets PWHL record for highest single-season salary with new contract, AP sources

Ottawa’s Emily Clark sets PWHL record for highest single-season salary with new contract, AP sources

Emily Clark has become the highest-paid player in the PWHL by signing a two-year contract extension with Ottawa Charge. The team announced the deal on Thursday, securing her through the 2027-28 season.
by The Associated Press

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How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security

How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security

The WNBA is still struggling with a string of sex-toy disturbances. In the past week and a half, sex toys have been thrown on court during games in Atlanta on July 29, Chicago on Thursday night and Aug. 1 and Los Angeles on Aug. 5, with the most recent object nearly hitting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during Indiana’s game against the Sparks.
by The Associated Press

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As youth sports grow more intense, some coaches and officials struggle with parent behavior

As youth sports grow more intense, some coaches and officials struggle with parent behavior

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with two youth sports coaches about how they set expectations for parents, players, and fellow coaches — and what it takes to cool down when behavior off the field gets too heated. 
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Keaschall and Larnach hit homers off former teammate Paddack, helping Twins beat Tigers 6-3

Keaschall and Larnach hit homers off former teammate Paddack, helping Twins beat Tigers 6-3

Luke Keaschall hit his first homer in the majors and Trevor Larnach also cleared the fences against former teammate Chris Paddack, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 Tuesday night. 
by The Associated Press

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Courtney Williams’ second-half surge lifts Lynx over Storm 91-87

Courtney Williams’ second-half surge lifts Lynx over Storm 91-87

Courtney Williams scored 14 of her 20 points in the second half, Jessica Shepard added 13 points and 13 rebounds and Kayla McBride made 6 of 6 from the free-throw line in the final 30 seconds to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 91-87. 
by The Associated Press

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